Here is chapter 6! Nothing more to say but enjoy!
It was another ordinary night for Bentley and Murray. Both were tired after their long day.
Since Sly's absence, both of them continued to live together until they will be sure that he is not coming back. Murray is now a professional wrestler as he wants to be in fighting shape whenever Sly will show up and they will reassemble. Bentley is still working hard on tracking Sly down with every piece of technology he got.
"Everything new there, pal"? The large hippo asked his turtle friend.
"No. Nothing new". Bentley replied, turning to face Murray with his wheel chair.
"Do you still think Sly is alive"? Murray asked.
Bentley took a deep breath as he moved in the direction of his friend. "To tell you the truth, I really start to get doubtful about it".
They looked at each other for a few moments in silence. Their leader was gone, their best friend was gone, their brother was gone. When Sly faked his amnesia after his battle with Dr. M to be with Carmelita it was just him moving on, they knew he was all right. Now, when he was lost somewhere they didn't know and didn't show up for months. They had to face the facts, Sly was gone. Before they could start crying there was a knock on the door.
The two friends turned in the direction of the door. No one knew about their hideout and no one has ever visited them there, so who could that be?
Bentley opened the door and witnessed three animals he had never seen before. He stared at them for a few seconds; they weren't wearing any clothes with the exception of shoes and gloves. Murray also has his suspicions about the wired trio that was in the door.
Murray was ready to fight if necessary; Knuckles also raised his fists in defense before Sonic stopped him.
"Calm down, Knux". He told his friend before turning to Bentley. "Hi there, Bentley and Murray".
The two looked at each other in confusion before turning back to them.
"Yeah… who are you and how do you know us"? Bentley asked.
"I'm Sonic. Sonic The Hedgehog. These are my friends, Tails and Knuckles". Sonic introduced himself and his friend while Tails gave them a wave and Knuckles smirked by the mention of his name.
"We came from a different universe thanks to a machine I have invented". Tails said.
"And we came here because we found someone you probably know". Knuckles added.
Bentley and Murray looked at them with interest.
In a few seconds, Sly showed up before them.
"Hi, gang". He said to them as they looked at him, not sure if they should believe what they see.
After a few seconds Murray ran up to Sly and hugged him hard.
"I knew you would return, Sly"! He shouted happily before letting his friend go.
Bentley couldn't have done much because of him being in a wheel chair, but he was sure happy to see his best friend again.
As Sonic watched the reunion go he turned to Tails and Knuckles and teased them. "You guys never welcomed me back after not seeing me for a long time".
"We always acknowledge not seeing you for a long time". Knuckles replied. "And besides, you never were on a "Maybe dead" status before".
"Except for that one time". Sonic said under his breath.
"I thought we settled on the fact that it was a dream, Sonic". Tails said to his best friend.
Sly then made the introductions.
"These are the guys who saved me and brought me back here". Sly told them the story of what happened after the fight with Le Paradox as Carmelita soon joined all of them.
Murray looked at Carmelita with fear. "What is she doing here?! Is she going to arrest us"?
"No, Murray. She just gave me a ride here, we came across her while making our way back here". Sly reassured his friend.
Carmelita was somewhat happy that the gang was back together as the smile on her face showed.
"So… Cooper"? She then spoke. "Tomorrow we resume our usual routine"?
Sly was amused by her wanting to return to the old days, when it was the gang pulling a heist and managing to get away from the fox officer.
"Let's say Sonic and the others goodbye first before returning to our usual shtick". The raccoon said.
The group made its way back to the portal by foot, as they wanted to get to know each other better.
Tails and Bentley had found some common language in the form of technology while Knuckles and Murray started comparing their strength based on past adventures.
Sonic talked with Sly a bit about Carmelita, who was walking right near them. He really wanted to help them be with one another, he felt it was right, but a thief and a cop is not a logical pairing. He also tried to talk to Carmelita about it and while it oblivious for the hedgehog that she did like Sly she cared for her job first.
"Lucky I'm not into relationships". Sonic muttered to himself.
The group has made it to the portal and everyone said their goodbyes before noticing something in the portal.
A ruined city, fire anywhere and some zombie like people attacking civilians as a giant metallic bird was flying in the sky.
"That's Clockwork"! Sly screamed.
"But how is that possible?! We destroyed his hate chip"! Bentley was shocked.
"Oh, I think I have an explanation" Sonic said and as soon as that was said, the bird's head opened up to reveal a giant, egg-shaped doctor who was laughing heavily.
"Eggman"! Sonic, Tails and Knuckles shouted at the same time.
"I don't know how he pulled this off but we will stop him"! Knuckles was ready to punch this thing down.
Sly then stopped them before jumping in.
"Let us help; we took on that thing before. Plus I sort of owe you one". He said.
Sonic smiled at him and then turned to Tails. "Think you and Bentley could plan something quick, buddy"?
Tails turned to Bentley as both already had something planed up.
It was time for a great battle.
The final chapter is coming! It's alot closer then you might think, stay tuned!